Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory Declares Candidacy for North Carolina Governor

JAMESTOWN, N.C., Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seven-term Charlotte
Mayor Pat McCrory returned to his hometown of Jamestown, NC today to announce
he is officially seeking the Republican nomination for Governor of North
Carolina.
Surrounded by his wife, Ann, family, friends and hundreds of supporters
including Former NC Republican Governor James Holshouser, Jr. and Jamestown
Mayor Keith Volz, McCrory confirmed his intention to run at an early afternoon
press conference held at his former elementary school that is now the
Jamestown Library.
"Jamestown is where I learned my basic set of small town and family
values," said McCrory. "From Jamestown, I moved to beautiful Salisbury to
attend Catawba College and obtained my teaching certificate. From Salisbury, I
moved to Charlotte where the citizens gave me an opportunity to become a
leader. It is these values, education and leadership skills that I will take
with me to the State Capital."
McCrory, 51, has served as Mayor of Charlotte for the past 12 years. In a
20-minute speech, he highlighted his leadership, major successes and vision
for North Carolina.
"From transportation and education to the environment and public safety,
the issues I've been tackling for more than a decade are important to all of
North Carolina," said McCrory. "I am confident my vision for a better quality
of life for all nine million plus North Carolinians will resonate with voters
living in urban, suburban and rural areas throughout the state."
McCrory said his campaign platform will focus on three key areas: 1)
Education/Jobs, 2) Better Transportation for increased mobility and 3)
Security and Safety.
"What differentiates Pat from his opponents are leadership and very
tangible results," said former Governor Holshouser, who has endorsed McCrory.
"If he can do for the state what he's done for Charlotte, residents of North
Carolina will all enjoy a better quality of life."
During his remarks, McCrory said he will continue to serve as Charlotte
Mayor while he campaigns for Governor but, after almost 30 years with Duke
Energy, will resign his position as an economic development consultant to
focus on the campaign.
McCrory for Governor Campaign Headquarters will be located in Charlotte.
For campaign updates, visit www.patmccrory.com .
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